6-year-old suspected of shooting Newport News teacher

A 6-year-old student is in custody following a shooting at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News Friday afternoon that sent a female teacher to the hospital, Police Chief Steve Drew confirmed.

School Superintendent Dr. George Parker, III said the elementary school will be closed on Monday, January 9.

The school is located at 205 Tyner Drive, off Jefferson Avenue.

Dispatch received the first call about the incident at 2 p.m. Friday.